Engineering Operative Apprentice

KENT PERFORMANCE CAMS LTD

KENT (CT20 3UJ)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

Kent Performance Cam's have an exciting opportunity for a Engineering Operative's level 2 apprentice to join their team, based in Folkestone.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am and 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Whilst working with a skilled machinist, training will be provided to include:

  • Carrying out light machining duties including the use of cylindrical, surface and centreless grinding machines  
  • Carrying out light machining duties to include the use of manual lathes, milling machines and various small machine shop process operations
  • Accessing information such as component drawings and technical data
  • Using mechanical and electrical measuring equipment
  • Inspecting and QC reporting
  • Contributing to a safe working environment, by adhering to Health and Safety processes including abrasive wheel regulations and manual lifting training

Where you'll work

UNITS 1-7 MILITARY ROAD
SHORNCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
FOLKESTONE
KENT
CT20 3UJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
  • Maths/English at Functional Skills level 2, if required
  • 1 day per week at college, term time only

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this employer

At Kent Cams the difference is in the detail. That’s why we’re the manufacturer of choice to the worlds leading motosport engine builders. Our experience in the performance engine tuning industry helps maintain our position as the leading manufacturer and designer of motorsport camshafts in Europe. In virtually every form of powered sport (from World Touring Cars to Offshore power boats, Global Rallycross to WRC, Classic, Historic and Veteran to tractor pulling) there are competition engines currently benefiting from our precision grinding expertise.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Hope Smith

hope.smith@eastkent.ac.uk

01227811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020893.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 26 March 2026 at 11:59pm)